Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
1E1F1E
RGB
30, 31, 30
HSL
120, 2%, 12%
HSB
120, 3%, 12%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 88
LAB
12, -1, 1
LCH
12, 1, 143
OKLCH
0.24, 0.00, 145
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
12, 0, 0
HWB
120, 12%, 88%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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